Exodus 13:3, 9

Everyone has a deep desire to make a difference with their lives. They want to be part of something bigger than themselves. In this 5-day devotional, Fellowship of Christian Athletes executive Jeff Martin reminds us how God uses ordinary people to change the world.

This seven-day devotional explores foundational Christian realities of rest, love, loss, truth, goodness, and beauty, offering a framework for thoughtful, grounded faith. Written for teens, parents, and families to engage individually or together, these readings foster meaningful conversation and spiritual formation. Whether you’re a teen preparing for adulthood or a parent seeking quiet amid life’s chaos, there is rest here in a God who is faithful and present.

Exodus tells the story of a people trapped in bondage, a reluctant leader summoned by God, and a journey through wilderness that reshapes everything about who they are. Over seven days, this plan traces the movement from slavery to freedom, from freedom to covenant, and from covenant to the slow, difficult work of becoming a different kind of people. Whatever questions you bring, this devotional invites you to ask where you are trapped, what it actually means to be free, and who you are still becoming.

BibleProject designed this plan to help individuals, families, and groups reflect on key passages that illuminate the Bible’s multi-layered theme of redemption. What is redemption? How does it work? What is its purpose? Through Scripture, short videos, and reflection questions, this plan traces the redemption theme from Israel’s exodus to Jesus’ story and beyond, revealing how God rescues people out of slavery and death into freedom, love, and true rest.